The Beilstein-Institut is pleased to invite early career research group leaders to an event designed to help them advance their careers and leadership competencies by gaining a better understanding of the power of communication, developing relevant skills, and acquiring practical knowledge for the future, particularly with regard to:

/ leadership,

/ leading diverse teams, including the ability to communicate across cultures and disciplines, and

/ managing conflicts in an academic setting.

This event consists of a lecture and a workshop which will be led by Dr. Silvie Klein-Franke.

The lecture on Thursday is accessible for all participants of the Beilstein Symposium and will be followed by a Q&A session. During this part, the lecturer will show how the execution of proper knowledge and soft skills can help research group leaders at any career stage to make their job less stressful and more productive.

Key information

Event Venue: Dom Hotel, Limburg, Germany (how to reach).

Stakeholders: The lecture is addressed to all participants of the Shaping the Future of Nanotechnology Beilstein Nanotechnology Symposium 2026.

The workshop is addressed to junior/assistant professors and scientists at an equivalent career stage.

Number of participants of the workshop: The limited number of participants (max. 15 persons) provides a very friendly atmosphere for the exchange of thoughts and ideas.

Accommodation: Participants of the workshop are kindly asked to arrange their own accommodation.

Other Costs including Meals: The registration and associated trainer costs are covered by the Beilstein-Institut – both events are free to attend. All meals and coffee breaks are covered for registered participants.

Language: The lenguage of the symposium is English.

Photographs may be taken during the symposium which subsequently may be published on the Beilstein-Institut website and in our social media channels.

Event program

Thursday, October 29: The lecture will take place as the last talk of the Shaping the Future of Nanotechnology Beilstein Nanotechnology Symposium 2026.

Friday, October 30: The full day workshop is scheduled from 8:30 am to 5:45 pm.

Liability and Insurance

The Beilstein-Institut will not be liable for any accident, theft or damage to property, nor for any delays or modification in the program due to unforeseen circumstances.

Participants and accompanying persons are advised to arrange for their personal travel and health insurance.

Lecture

Participation in the lecture does not require additional registration.

Workshop